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Startup programs categories:

• - unknown program.
  Recommendation: Search for more information about this program.
  
  
• - not required or harmful.
  Recommendation: Delete this program from startup.
  
  
• - not required - can be disabled.
  Recommendation: Disable or delete this program from startup.
  
  
• - user's choice.
  Recommendation: If not needed in background, delete or temporarily disable its startup configuration entry and start program manually if required.
  
  
• - normal to run at start-up.
  Recommendation: Don't delete this program from startup.

Program application
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Type	Caption	Section	File name	Description
	3dfx Task Manager		3dfxMan.exe	System Tray application for 3dfx Voodoo 3/4/5 functions. Available via Start - Programs
	AudioHQ		Ahqtb.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for SB Live! functions. Available via Start -> Programs
	Broadband Wizard		bbwiz.exe	Starts Broadband Wizard so it runs in the System Tray. This application tests and optimizes your Cable or DSL connection. Available via Start - Programs Read more
	Compaq Message Server		COMPAQ-RBA.EXE	Applies to the CPQBootPerfDB entry as well. These files generate some kind of server or servlet that attempts to connect with Compaq online. They are like Trojans, but fairly harmless. They send information on the "Compaq Advisor/Compaq Message Screener" application that comes with every Compaq computer and provide feedback on how computer users use the Message Advisor. These messages appear occasionally and instruct and advise users on their computer and its use. They generally attempt to get you (these messages) to connect to Compaq's website. They may be safely disabled via (1) MSCONFIG or (2) Start - Programs - Compaq Advisor - Advisor Settings under the "advanced" tab. Not required and can cause problems
	Corel Desktop Application Director		dadx.exe	The Desktop Application Director (DAD) gives you easy access to all Corel applications - x represents ther version number. Available via Start - Programs
	CreateCD		Createcd.exe	Adaptec Easy CD Creator system tray application (pre version 5). Available via Start - Programs
	CreateCD50		Createcd50.exe	Adaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start - Programs
	DMILDR		dmildr.exe	Part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about, monitor the status of or change the state of the client computer, such as shutting it down remotely. Uses the DMI and/or common information model (CIM) protocols, which are systems management protocols defined by industry standards. Available via Start -> Programs  Read more
	Ethernet		tcaudiag.exe	3Com NIC Installation/Diagnostic MFC application. Diagnostics may be run from the Start - Programs
	Launcher		relaunch.exe	Audio Applications Launcher for the Philips Rythmiic Edge soundcard (the Philips Rhythmic Edge is the same as the Thunderbird PCI soundcard - see TBtray). Available via Start - Programs Read more
	Lotus QuickStart		smartctr.exe	Lotus central application, called SmartCenter, which runs on the Windows desktop. SmartCenter toolbar stretches across the top or, optionally, the bottom of the screen. Uses a lot of resources. Available via Start - Programs
	McAfee Winguage		<unknown>	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. "WinGuage is a dynamic reporting tool that constantly monitors your use of Windows and your applications, to alert you to potential problems before they become serious". Resource hog. Available via Start - Programs
	McAfee Winguage		??	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. "WinGuage is a dynamic reporting tool that constantly monitors your use of Windows and your applications, to alert you to potential problems before they become serious". Resource hog. Available via Start - Programs
	Microsoft Office		Msoffice.exe	Alternative shortcuts to the Start -> Programs way of running applications installed as part of MS Office. Some people prefer it but a better way is to create Desktop Shortcuts if you want access these programs quickly
	Microsoft Office		Osa.exe	Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	Microsoft Office		Osa9.exe	Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	Microsoft Office Startup		Osa9.exe	Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	NewsUpd		newsupd.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for News updates. Available via Start - Programs. Also spyware - see here. Read more
	ocraware		ocraware.exe	uO/uptical uC/uharacter uR/uecognition software as part of OmniPage Limited Edition - supplied with some scanners. Scan directly into most word processor applications, such as Word, WordPerfect, etc. Available via Start - Programs
	Office Startup		Osa.exe	Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show

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